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WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-RI, issued the following statement on Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling extending federal benefits to married gay couples.

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-RI, issued the following statement on Wednesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling extending federal benefits to married gay couples.

"Today's Supreme Court decisions affirm that bigotry and discrimination are inconsistent with our great American values and will not be tolerated in our country, and that, as we have expressed since the days of our founding, every American is created equal," said Cicilline, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus.

"At the same time," the former Providence mayor said, "all advocates for equality recognize that our work continues at the federal level until each of the 50 states recognizes the basic equality of all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. I look forward to continuing this fight in the weeks and months ahead."

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